Released:1994
Highest Chart Position:6
Hold On To What:
This slow lament sets the scene for the very mature sound of the album.
Good As Gold (Stupid As Mud):
Released as a single, this bouncy tune introduces Jacqui for the first time.
Especially For You:
The mood changes again for this depressing song: quite clever lyrics, explaining for themselves what the song's about.
Everybody's Talkin':
A great solo performance from Jacqui, this cover of the Fred Neill song was released as a single and did surprisingly well.
Prettiest Eyes:
A song about a couple growing old together. Not the best choice for a single, but it's still very good.
Worthless Lie:
Possibly their saddest song. This duet is a love story, but there's a twist at the end and the coda will leave you with a lump in your throat.
Hooligans Don't Fall In Love:
The songs start to speed up here, but retain their mature sound. This is an upbeat track, but not as meaningful as some of the others.
Hidden Jukebox:
We go back to Paul's hatred of prejudices for this song, where he slates everything from the church to racists and the Ku Klux Clan. However still retains the mature sound of the album.
Hold Me Close (Underground):
A throwaway filler, but provides a bit of light relief from the heavier aspects of other songs on here.
Tattoo:
Not my favourite on the album, but good lyrics.
Mini Correct:
The song that drove Briana away... Hear it once and you can see why she was less than happy. The string arrangements fit really well, and the innuendos strike a great balance between unsettling and humourous.
Poppy:
This slow song compares 'Beadle's About' to war footage. Its a good idea but not very well executed. A clumsy ending to the album.